Description
Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines tender pasta, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all coated in a tangy and creamy dressing. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or even a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy the vibrant flavors while keeping cool on hot days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz small pasta (e.g., shells or elbows)
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required after pasta
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg